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Electabuzz (Pokémon)

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Electabuzz
エレブー Eleboo

Artwork from FR/LG
Type Species
 Electric  Electric Pokémon
Ability Exp. at 100
Static 1,000,000
Pokédex
Kanto
#125
Johto
#157*
Hoenn
#283*
Sinnoh
#198Pt
Browser
Fiore
R-188
Almia
R-071
Height Weight
3'07" 66.1 lbs.
Pokédex color Footprint Body style Catch rate
Yellow Image:F125.png Image:Body06.png 45
Gender ratio
 
75% male
 
25% female
Egg groups Egg cycles
Humanshape 26 (6630 steps*)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
2
Exp.
156

Electabuzz (Japanese: エレブー Eleboo) is an Electric-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Elekid starting at level 30, and evolves into Electivire when traded holding an Electirizer.

Contents

Biology

Physiology

Electabuzz is a slightly humanoid and partly feline creature covered in yellow fur with black stripes, one of which is shaped like a lightning bolt. It has a long, cat-like tail. The three toes on Electabuzz's feet are arranged like that of a bird's foot, but its hands have a human appearance, with five fingers on each hand.

Electabuzz has two sharp fangs and a pair of antennae. When it is dark out, Electabuzz's entire body gives off a bluish-white glow.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Electabuzz specialize in using electrical attacks. Electabuzz can also be good with using physical attacks, such as the Elemental Punches, Brick Break and Mega Punch.

Behavior

Electabuzz tend to be drawn to electrical sources. That is why many of them can be found in power plants. This is also the reason why during thunderstorms, they compete with each other to reach heights likely to be stricken by lightning bolts.

When two Electabuzz meet, they communicate their feelings by touching and controlling the electric currents.

Also, shown in Showdown at Dark City, Electabuzz hate the color red. When they've seen the color, Electabuzz go on rampages.

Habitat

Electabuzz normally reside in power plants and can sometimes wander into cities and cause major black-outs.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Electabuzz is primarily an ergovore, which means that it feeds off of electric currents.

In the anime

Major Appearances

Paul's Electabuzz

In Smells Like Team Spirit, Paul's Elekid evolves into Electabuzz in the Tag Battle Competition. In Lost Leader Strategy! it was revealed that Paul had left his Electabuzz under the care of his brother, Reggie. It then returned to Paul's team after the events of Enter Galactic!.

Other

Electabuzz first appeared in Showdown at Dark City. It is the Kas Gym's primary Pokémon and was used in the feuds that the Kas and Yas Gyms were having.

Rudy, the Trovita Island Gym Leader, used an Electabuzz against Ash's Pikachu during their Gym Battle in Misty Meets Her Match.

In Enter The Dragonite, Drake, the leader of the Orange Crew, used his Electabuzz to fight Bulbasaur and Charizard. Drake's Electabuzz defeated Ash's Bulbasaur before being defeated by Ash's Charizard.

An Electabuzz was the head of security in a power plant. In Current Events, it attacked Ash and his Chikorita, seeing them as intruders, but was then captured by Team Rocket.

Dr. Namba owns an Electabuzz that he used in A Promise is a Promise.

Minor Appearances

Electabuzz is one of the Electric-type Pokémon that was seen in the lake with crystal in As Clear As Crystal.

Macey used an Electabuzz in her Silver Conference battle against Ash in Love, Pokémon Style.

Jump used an Electabuzz in the first round of the Ever Grande Conference in Saved by the Beldum but it was defeated by Morrison's newly evolved Metang.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Pokédex Entry
EP042 Scyther and Electabuzz Ash's Pokédex Scyther and Electabuzz are both rare pokémon. They are able to distinguish colors and become enraged by the color red.
Original series entries continue below.
Episode Pokémon Pokédex Entry
EP199 Electabuzz Ash's Pokédex Electabuzz, the Electric Pokémon. Electabuzz is the evolved form of Elekid. With powerful electric currents running through its body, Electabuzz appears to glow.
This concludes the entries from the original series.
Episode Pokémon Pokédex Entry
DP052 Electabuzz Dawn's Pokédex Electabuzz, the Electric Pokémon. An evolved form of Elekid. It appears near power generators, and because it eats electricity it can cause blackouts.
This concludes the entries from the Diamond & Pearl series.

In the manga

In Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Electabuzz debuts in its own round, Buzz Off, Electabuzz!, as the main Pokémon of Lt. Surge.

In the TCG

Main article: Electabuzz (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Gen Game Pokédex entry
I Red Normally found near power plants, they can wander away and cause major blackouts in cities.
Blue Normally found near power plants, they can wander away and cause major blackouts in cities.
Yellow If a major power outage occurs, it is certain that this Pokémon has eaten electricity at a power plant.
Stadium Appear in power plants in search of electricity. They are said to cause major blackouts if they disappear.
II Gold Electricity runs across the surface of its body. In darkness, its entire body glows a whitish-blue.
Silver Its body constantly discharges electricity. Getting close to it will make your hair stand on end.
Crystal When two Electabuzz touch, they control the electric currents to communicate their feelings.
Stadium 2 Electricity runs across the surface of its body. In darkness, its entire body glows a whitish-blue.
III Ruby When a storm arrives, gangs of this Pokémon compete with each other to scale heights that are likely to be stricken by lightning bolts. Some towns use Electabuzz in place of lightning rods.
Sapphire When a storm arrives, gangs of this Pokémon compete with each other to scale heights that are likely to be stricken by lightning bolts. Some towns use Electabuzz in place of lightning rods.
Emerald When a storm approaches, it competes with others to scale heights that are likely to be stricken by lightning. Some towns use Electabuzz in place of lightning rods.
FireRed It loves to feed on strong electricity. It occasionally appears around large power plants and so on.
LeafGreen Normally found near power plants, they can wander away and cause major blackouts in cities.
IV Diamond Half of all blackouts occur when this Pokémon appears at power plants and eats electricity.
Pearl Half of all blackouts occur when this Pokémon appears at power plants and eats electricity.
Platinum It windmills its arms to slightly boost its punches. Foes have been known to escape in the meantime.
HeartGold Currently unknown
SoulSilver Currently unknown

Game locations

Gen Game Rarity Area
I Red Blue Rare Power Plant (Red only)
Yellow None Trade
II Gold Silver Few Route 10
Crystal Rare Route 10
III Ruby Sapphire None Trade
Emerald None Trade
FireRed LeafGreen Rare Power Plant (FireRed only)
Colosseum None Trade
XD One Citadark Isle (Shadow)
IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Elekid
Platinum Common Route 222
HeartGold SoulSilver Few Route 10
 Pal Park  Mountain

In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Snap Tunnel
Pokémon Trozei! Secret Storage 7
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red/Blue Rescue Team
Evolve from Elekid
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Amp Plains (10F)
Far Amp Plains (1F-9F)
Pokémon Ranger Go-Rock Squad Base
Pokémon Ranger:
Shadows of Almia
Cargo Ship
Chroma Ruins
Altru Building
Pokémon Rumble Tower of Eternity

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Red Blue Bitter Berry (100%)*
Yellow
Diamond Pearl File:Bag Electirizer Sprite.png Electirizer
(50% Diamond)
(5% Pearl)
* The Pokémon must be traded to a Generation II game in order
for the item to appear.

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
HP: 65
125 - 172 240 - 334
Attack: 83
79 - 148 153 - 291
Defense: 57
55 - 119 107 - 234
Sp.Atk: 95
90 - 161 175 - 317
Sp.Def: 85
81 - 150 157 - 295
Speed: 105
99 - 172 193 - 339
Total: 490   Other Pokémon with this total  
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's  Special  base stat in Generation I was 85.


Pokéthlon stats

Speed
4 ★★★★
Power
4 ★★★★
Technique
4 ★★★★
Stamina
4 ★★★★
Jump
3 ★★★
Total
19 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Weak to Resistant to Immune to Normal effectiveness

Learnset

Electabuzz is capable of learning the following moves in Generation IV.

  • Moves in bold are damaging moves to which STAB applies.


By leveling up

Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: I - II - III
Level Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
Start Quick Attack Normal Physical 40 100% 30 Cool 2 ♥♥
Start Leer Normal Status 100% 30 Cool 2 ♥♥
Start ThunderShock Electric Special 40 100% 30 Cool 3 ♥♥♥
7 ThunderShock Electric Special 40 100% 30 Cool 3 ♥♥♥
10 Low Kick Fighting Physical 100% 20 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
16 Swift Normal Special 60 —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
19 Shock Wave Electric Special 60 —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
25 Light Screen Psychic Status —% 30 Beauty 2 ♥♥
28 ThunderPunch Electric Physical 75 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
37 Discharge Electric Special 80 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
43 Thunderbolt Electric Special 95 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
52 Screech Normal Status 85% 40 Smart 2 ♥♥
58 Thunder Electric Special 120 70% 10 Cool 2 ♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By TM/HM

Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: I - II - III
TM Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
TM01 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 Tough 1
TM06 Toxic Poison Status 85% 10 Smart 2 ♥♥
TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 100% 15 Smart 1
TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150 90% 5 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status —% 30 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM17 Protect Normal Status —% 10 Cute 0
TM18 Rain Dance Water Status —% 5 Tough 2 ♥♥
TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM23 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 95 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM25 Thunder Electric Special 120 70% 10 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM27 Return Normal Physical 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 90 100% 10 Smart 2 ♥♥
TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 75 100% 15 Cool 3 ♥♥♥
TM32 Double Team Normal Status —% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM34 Shock Wave Electric Special 60 —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM42 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM43 Secret Power Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥
TM44 Rest Psychic Status —% 10 Cute 0
TM45 Attract Normal Status 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM46 Thief Dark Physical 40 100% 10 Tough 0
TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120 70% 5 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM56 Fling Dark Physical 100% 10 Tough 1
TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 50 90% 10 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM58 Endure Normal Status —% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥
TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150 90% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM70 Flash Normal Status 70% 20 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 100% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM78 Captivate Normal Status 100% 20 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status —% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥
TM83 Natural Gift Normal Physical 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM87 Swagger Normal Status 90% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM90 Substitute Normal Status —% 10 Smart 1
HM04 Strength Normal Physical 80 100% 15 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
HM06 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 20 100% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥
HM08 Rock Climb Normal Physical 90 85% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By breeding

Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: II - III
Father Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
Abra, Kadabra, Alakazam
Drowzee, Hypno
Mr. Mime
Magmar, Magmortar
Barrier Psychic Status —% 30 Cool 2 ♥♥
Machop, Machoke, Machamp
Magmar, Magmortar
Makuhita,Hariyama
Lucario
Croagunk, Toxicroak
Cross Chop Fighting Physical 100 80% 5 Cool 2 ♥♥
Machop, Machoke, Machamp
Magmar, Magmortar
Makuhita, Hariyama
Meditite, Medicham
Cacnea, Cacturne
Croagunk, Toxicroak
DynamicPunch Fighting Physical 100 50% 5 Cool 2 ♥♥
Hitmonlee
Hitmonchan
Hitmontop
Meditite, Medicham
Monferno, Infernape
Lucario
FeintHGSS Normal Physical 50 100% 10 Beauty 0
Abra, Kadabra, Alakazam
Machop, Machoke, Machamp
Drowzee, Hypno
Hitmonchan
Magmar, Magmortar
Meditite, Medicham
Chimchar, Monferno, Infernape
Buneary, Lopunny
Fire Punch Fire Physical 75 100% 15 Beauty 2 ♥♥
Abra, Kadabra, Alakazam
Machop, Machoke, Machamp
Drowzee, Hypno
Hitmonchan
Meditite, Medicham
Buneary, Lopunny
Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 100% 15 Beauty 2 ♥♥
Machop, Machoke, Machamp
Magmar, Magmortar
Karate Chop Fighting Physical 50 100% 25 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
Machop, Machoke, Machamp
Drowzee, Hypno
Hitmonlee
Mr. Mime
Meditite, Medicham
Croagunk, Toxicroak
Meditate Psychic Status —% 40 Beauty 0
Machop, Machoke, Machamp
Hitmonlee
Hitmontop
Rolling Kick Fighting Physical 60 85% 15 Cool 3 ♥♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB from an evolution of this Pokémon
*Indicates a move only available by chain breeding

By tutoring

Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: II - III
Game Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
D P Pt HG SS Fire Punch Fire Physical 75 100% 15 Beauty 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Helping Hand Normal Status —% 10 Smart 1
D P Pt HG SS Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 100% 15 Beauty 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Low Kick Fighting Physical 100% 20 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Magnet Rise Electric Status —% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Mud-Slap Ground Special 20 100% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15 Beauty 0
D P Pt HG SS Snore Normal Special 40 100% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Swift Normal Special 60 —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS ThunderPunch Electric Physical 75 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon
A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
while a colored background indicates that the move is available.

Special Moves

Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
Shadow moves Level 43+ Purified moves
Shadow Break Shadow File:125.png Follow Me Normal
Shadow Half Shadow Cross Chop Fighting
Shadow Mist Shadow Thunder Wave Electric
Shadow Storm Shadow Thunderbolt Electric

TCG-only Moves

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
Image:Pin125.png Acquisition: Catch Image:Pin125.gif


Pokémon Trozei!
Image:Trozeiani125.gif Rarity: Rare Image:Trozeiani125.gif
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1 Recruit Rate: Evolve Friend Area: Power Plant
Phrases
51%-100% HP All I need is electricity! Nothing else!
26%-50% HP Urk! My health's halved! There's not enough electricity.
1%-25% HP Shoot, I'm done... There's not even a volt of electricity left.
Level Up I leveled up! I'm buzzing with electricity!
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Electric  Loops: 6 Minimum Experience: 13
Poké Assist: Image:Electricpa.PNG ( Electric ) Field Move: Image:Rechargefm.PNG Image:Rechargefm.PNG Image:Rechargefm.PNG (Recharge ×3) Maximum Experience: 13
"Electabuzz attacks by widely discharging power. It can also recharge the Styler."
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness
Image:MDP125.png Body size: 1 Recruit Rate: 0.5% IQ Group: C



Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Electric  Poké Assist: Image:Electricpa.PNG ( Electric ) Field Move: Image:Flash -fieldmove.PNG (Flash)
"It discharges electricity from its body. It attacks by shooting bolts of electricity."

Evolution

File:239.png
Baby form
Elekid
 Electric 
Rare Candy
Level 30


Egg
Breed

File:125.png
First evolution
Electabuzz
 Electric 
Electirizer
Trade
holding Electirizer


File:466.png
Second evolution
Electivire
 Electric 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
Image:Spr_1b_125.png Image:Spr_1y_125.png Image:Spr_1g_125.png Image:Spr_b_g1_125.png
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
Image:Spr_2g_125.png Image:Spr_2s_125.png Image:Spr_2c_125.gif Image:Spr_b_g2_125.png
Image:Spr_2g_125_s.png Image:Spr_2s_125_s.png Image:Spr_2c_125_s.gif Image:Spr_b_g2_125_s.png
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Image:Spr_3r_125.png Image:Spr_3e_125.gif Image:Spr_3f_125.png Image:Spr_b_g3_125.png
Image:Spr_3r_125_s.png File:Spr 3e 125 s.gif Image:Spr_3f_125_s.png Image:Spr_b_g3_125_s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Image:Spr_4d_125.png Image:Spr_4p_125.png Image:Spr_4h_125.png Image:Spr_b_g4_125.png
Image:Spr_4d_125_s.png Image:Spr_4p_125_s.png Image:Spr_4h_125_s.png Image:Spr_b_g4_125_s.png
Electabuzz For other sprites and images, please see Electabuzz images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • Electabuzz is one of five Pokémon that initially did not evolve into or from another Pokémon, but now is part of a three-stage evolutionary line (the other four being Chansey, Magmar, Porygon, and Roselia).
  • Electabuzz and Elekid share the same species name with Zapdos. They are all known as Electric Pokémon.
  • Magmar and Electabuzz seem to be counterparts; both evolve in a very similar way (first at level 30, then after being traded holding an "-izer" item), and both are typically exclusive to one version of a pair of games. They also learn all their moves at the same levels, such as Fire Punch and Thunder Punch at Level 28.
  • Electabuzz is the only member of its family not to have some physical relation to an AC power unit. Elekid's head is shaped like a power plug while Electivire's back patterns look like a power socket.

Origin

Electabuzz was likely based on one of the Japanese oni who was a horned ogre who wore tiger-stripes and was sometimes depicted as a god of lightning and thunder. Its apppearance seems to be loosely based on a caveman considering the pattern on its fur and the band on its back (which resembles the upper portion of a loincloth). Its tail looks like that of a leopard.

Name origin

Electabuzz's name seems to be a combination of electric and buzz, possibly in a reference to the humming sound of electricity. Its Japanese name is likely a combination of electric and ブンブン bunbun, buzz.

In other languages

Related articles

Notes


External links

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